Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Catcc on May 07, 2019, 09:03:21 AM
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Hi
I've been using Vagifem for 5 weeks mostly to help stop the constant need to go to the toilet. It has helped enormously, but then on Saturday night for some strange reason (just after using Vagifem) I had setback and I must have gone to the toilet 10 times. No sleep at all that night. Maybe it was just a blip and the Vagifem will continue to improve things - it's still early days. Frequency has improved since Saturday - still not ideal but nowhere near like Saturday night.
However, in desperation, during that sleepless night I thought it might help to use the Replens the doctor had given me. I hadn't used it before now as I was wary of it (since the menopause I am sensitive to a lot of skincare etc). Anyway, it had been sitting in bedside cabinet and so I used it. I think it was a massive mistake though. Yesterday I started to sting and burn. And it continued to get worse last night - another night of not much sleep.
Has anyone had a reaction like this? And if so, how long does it take to settle? I took an antihistamine.
The only other confusing issue, is that I also had a sachet Sylk (free sample) in my drawer and I dabbed that on the outside bits just after using the Replens. So it could be a reaction to the Sylk. Anyone had that?
We go on holiday next week - hoping this settles before then. Hoping also the urinary frequency calms down as the holiday
Thanks so much!!
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Thanks Birdy
The Replens is well and truly dumped already!! :-) I was wary of it, but in a moment of desperation stupidly used it.
I'm assuming the irritation will subside soon?
:-)
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I used Replens in the early days of VA, awful stuff, i can't use the Sylk either as it irritates me, yet every one else raves on about it!
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How often are you using the Vagifem.
As you are now sore, just wash in warm plain water and don't try anything else until it's calmed down.
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Hi Tinkerbell
Thanks. I never normally use 2 new things at the same time just in case (I seem to be allergic to so many things since the menopause). Shows how desperate I was to use both Replens and Sylk having never used either before. Bad move :-)
I've just showered using only hot water. Wondering if my shampoo has irritated things recently too. Used it for ages but I'm not so sure anymore if it's OK.
I did the 2 week load of vagifem and am now on twice a week (have been on twice a week for last 3 weeks). It seems to be helping in terms of urinary frequency, so I don't know what went wrong on Saturday night. I had just inserted a vagifem which is odd, as I haven't had any adverse reaction to the vagifem in the five weeks I've been using it, and am really hoping I don't ever do, as I need it :-)
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Lots of bicarb of soda in a cool bath, sit for 10 mins. then pat dry. Use the Vagifem every night until symptoms ease, particularly if you are going on holiday [we have a thread about that too ;p)] and take pain relief every 4 hours for 2 days. Drink plenty as when the kidneys have to work harder you will pee more!
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I would up your dose, I have never managed on twice a week, also when my VA started I stopped washing my hair in the shower.
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Hi
I've been using Vagifem for 5 weeks mostly to help stop the constant need to go to the toilet. It has helped enormously, but then on Saturday night for some strange reason (just after using Vagifem) I had setback and I must have gone to the toilet 10 times. No sleep at all that night. Maybe it was just a blip and the Vagifem will continue to improve things - it's still early days. Frequency has improved since Saturday - still not ideal but nowhere near like Saturday night.
However, in desperation, during that sleepless night I thought it might help to use the Replens the doctor had given me. I hadn't used it before now as I was wary of it (since the menopause I am sensitive to a lot of skincare etc). Anyway, it had been sitting in bedside cabinet and so I used it. I think it was a massive mistake though. Yesterday I started to sting and burn. And it continued to get worse last night - another night of not much sleep.
Has anyone had a reaction like this? And if so, how long does it take to settle? I took an antihistamine.
The only other confusing issue, is that I also had a sachet Sylk (free sample) in my drawer and I dabbed that on the outside bits just after using the Replens. So it could be a reaction to the Sylk. Anyone had that?
We go on holiday next week - hoping this settles before then. Hoping also the urinary frequency calms down as the holiday
Thanks so much!!
I started using Vagifem last september with the initial aim of avoiding UTI's. However a by product of Vagifem was that I started sleeping better due to fewer loo trips during the night. Many nights I sleep right through now or only need to go once. However I can still get flare ups as I did last week. Try using Vagifem more frequently and also taking an ibuprofen/drinking a small teaspoon of bicarb of soda dissolved in water. That has worked well for me and I am back to normal without the need for an AB. I slept right through until 7.30am this morning.
I can't comment on Replens or Sylk because I haven't tried either.
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Thank you all so so much!!! I'll take all of that on board. Luckily, I've got a big tub of bicarbonate of soda in the kitchen.
By pure chance I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow (made it 3 weeks ago for something completely different). I'm going to ask her to check it all out. I feel like I have thrush too.
Not enjoying this menopause thing at all :-) Feel like I've aged 10 years virtually overnight.